Tarzan (1948-1972 Dell/Gold Key) comic books

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Four stories are included in this issue: "The Knight of the Lyonesse" (Sir Hal Hogarth searches for a Saracen); "Tarzan and the Ape Hunter"; "Two against the Jungle"; and "Mabu, the Lion-Hearted" (a text piece). Includes part 13 of Jesse Marsh's adaptation of Burroughs' Ape-English Dictionary. Script by Gaylord DuBois, art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Four stories are included in this issue: "The Cave Men" (Tarzan rescues Queen La from Opar dwarves); "The Hunter's Reward" (Tarzan confronts a tribal chief, a water buffalo, and a witch doctor as he helps two lovers); "Two against the Jungle"; and "Mabu Hides his Trail" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Four stories are included in this issue: "The Pygmy Princess" (Tarzan and Bara rescue a pygmy princess from Abou the Arab); "The Shifta's Captive" (Tarzan and some baboons battle slavers); "Two against the Jungle"; and "Mabu" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Four stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan on the Trails of Antiquity" (Tarzan, Paul D'Arnot, and Professor MacWhirtle gather dinosaur eggs); "Tarzan and the Moving Forts" (Tarzan and Waziri tame a herd of gryfs in order to help liberate A-lur); "Two against the Jungle" ends in this issue; and "Ways of the Elephant" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Three stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan and the Webs of Arrack" (Tarzan battles giant spiders, a crocodile god, and Mataha); "Tarzan and the King of Gomambas" (Explorers work as slaves for the Gomamba king); "Two against the Jungle"; and "Brothers of the Spear" (the beginning of a long-running backup series; series ends with issues 156,160, 161, 196-206). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Three stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan and the Apeling" (Tarzan and a small ape rescue a lumberman's wife); "Brothers of the Spear" (Dan-el and Natongo realize that they have saved Queen Liloma); and "Mabu's Great Idea" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Four stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan and the Lake of the Flying Reptiles" (Tarzan, Boy, and Professor MacWhirtle get stranded on a Pal-ul-don island); "Tarzan and the Wrath of Buto" (Tarzan uses a rhinoceros to free a captured ape); "Brothers of the Spear"; and "The Rain" (a text piece). Script by Gaylord DuBois, art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Four stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan and the Nandi Bear" (A bear chases Tarzan through a slaver's encampment); "Tarzan and the Blue Baboon" (Professor MacWhirtle lands in a valley that is filled with man-eaters); "Brothers of the Spear"; and "The Rainbow" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $77.00 View scans Paper: Off white Label #0774785008

Three stories are included in this issue: "Tarzan and the March of the Lion Men" (Tarzan fights off sabretooth lions and helps build the city of New Cathne); "Brothers of the Spear"; and "Buffalo Hunt" (a text piece). Art by Jesse Marsh. Lex Barker photo cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $120.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #0774785012

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Lex Barker photo cover. "Tarzan and the Men of Monga," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; While exploring Pal-ul-don, Tarzan rescues Ro-Mee-Lah, sister of his friend Jo-Rah, from the crooked-legged men of Monga; Jo-Rah gives Tarzan a dyal to carry him through the Valley of Monsters. "The Elephants of Athne," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan visits the city of New Athne and discovers that the Athneans have taken two archaeologists prisoner; The ransom price set by Prince Ergon is one rifle and a safari car. "New Warrior" text story. "Brothers of the Spear," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning: Dan-El and Natongo find that they have reached the kingdom of the Aba-Zulus. Kongoni, the king's speaker, recognizes Dan-El's key and birthmark and acknowledges him as king of the Aba-Zulus. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $110.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #0774785013

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Lex Barker photo cover. "Tarzan Faces Death on the Desert," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tom Culver, seeking the lost Maypools, meets Dr. MacWhirtle in Nairobi; MacWhirtle agrees to introduce Culver to Tarzan; When they find Tarzan he tells them that the Maypools are in New Athne. MacWhirtle flies Tom there and Tom is captured by the Athneans. "Tarzan on the Trail of the Leopard Men," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan helps his friend Buto rescue Buto's younger sister, Nee-Issa, from a leopard cult; With Tantor's help, the leopard cult village is destroyed. "The Day of Departure" text story starring Mabu. "Brothers of the Spear," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; Kongoni arranges for the Aba-Zulu headmen to pledge their loyalty to Dan-El. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Lex Barker photo cover. "The Ancient Terror," script by Gaylord Du Bois, pencils by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan and Dr. MacWhirtle visit a land inside an extinct volcano; There they assist Ruandi, a young tribesman, in rescuing his beloved, Lula, from the machinations of the witch doctor Kuvuru. "Tarzan Fights for His Own," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; While Tarzan is away from home, visiting Pal-ul-don, Sheikh Ibrahim kidnaps Jane and Boy; Tarzan rides to their rescue on a gryf. "The River People" text story starring Mabu. "Boy and the Horned Monster," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; While exploring, Boy and Dombie are captured by the men of a small village; They witness the sacrifice of a man to a horned monster; While they are attempting escape, Boy realizes that the monster is the witch doctor in a costume. "Brothers of the Spear," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; The patriot army attacks Amotu and Mothibi manages to capture Nagopa. Jungle Canoe Trip, art by Jesse Marsh; A racing-type board game. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $2.50 Incomplete. Large piece missing from interior page (affects art and story).

Lex Barker photo cover. "The Precious Poison," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan must find a cure for the swamp fever that has afflicted Dr. Mervin. "Boy Goes Hunting," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Boy saves Wanda Newland when she is captured by Itombe and M'Basa. "The Mark of Evil," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan tracks down a terrorist sect that is killing any native that is friendly with foreigners. "Kaino's Skill" text story starring Mabu. Untitled Brothers of the Spear story, script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; Dan-El and Natongo track Nagopa thru the tunnels under the city. Wheaties ad with George Kell of the Boston Red Sox. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.